#DA462B Hex Color
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This intense, saturated orange-red commands immediate attention. Because of its high energy, #da462b works best as a strategic accent rather than a background color. It feels slightly aggressive in large applications, so use it sparingly for calls to action or alert states. It pairs surprisingly well with dark, cool teals to create a balanced, high-contrast look. The hex code for this vivid shade is #da462b.
Questions about #da462b
What is #da462b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da462b is rgb(218, 70, 43), in HSL hsl(9, 70%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 80%, 15%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What is the best way to use #da462b in a design?
Use #da462b sparingly as a strategic accent color rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. It excels as a high-visibility choice for buttons, important notifications, or call-to-action elements where you need to grab immediate attention from your users.
Which colors pair well with #da462b?
This intense orange-red balances beautifully against deep, cool tones to ground its high energy. Try pairing it with charcoal or deep navy blues to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that prevents the color from feeling too aggressive or overwhelming in your interface.
Is #da462b readable on white or black?
#da462b has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.